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Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona mock Cristiano Ronaldo & Juventus after Champions League win

UEFA, La Liga

Barcelona have poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus after they emerged victorious from their Champions League game with the Serie A champions on Wednesday. A goal from Ousmane Dembele in the first-half of the game and a penalty from Lionel Messi were enough to see Barcelona secure all three points as they bounced back from a traumatic week with a victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A defeat in Saturday's El Clasico clash was followed by the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Tuesday evening. But, their task in Turin was made easier with Ronaldo missing the Champions League game after a third positive test for Covid-19 ruled him out of another meeting with rival Lionel Messi. Barcelona took to their Twitter account to...

Oct222020 by JBNo Comments

Messi finally reveals true feelings on his duel with Cristiano Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has opened up on his 'special duel' with Cristiano Ronaldo and has said that their rivalry will 'remain forever'. The two stars have been in competition with one another for years now and often met at least two times a season while playing for Spanish clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, In 2018 Ronaldo joined Juventus and the rivalry has cooled, but it is set to be renewed next week in the Champions League when The Old Lady host Barcelona on Wednesday. Ahead of that clash, Messi has been speaking about his famous duel with Ronaldo: "The one with Cristiano Ronaldo was and is a special duel, which will remain forever. "It lasted many years [in La Liga] and it is not easy to maintain certain...

Oct222020 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo could face Barcelona despite second positive Covid-19 test

UEFA, Seria A

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo could still play against Barcelona in the Champions League next week despite returning another positive test for coronavirus this week. According to reports, Ronaldo, who tested positive for the virus on international duty with Portugal on October 13, remains well and is still symptom free. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus sent medical documents to UEFA just a week before the game as per regulations, informing them of the Portugal international's condition. Ronaldo will now take another test 24 hours before the Barcelona clash and a negative result would mean him he will be available to play the La Liga giants. The former Real Madrid forward returned to Italy for his quarantine after he was forced to miss Port...

Oct132020 by JB1 Comment

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus

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Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Portugal's Nations League match against Sweden. The Portuguese forward is "doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation", this is according to a statement from the Portuguese Football Federation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The remaining players all returned negative results after being tested on Tuesday and are all available for the Group A3 game in Lisbon. The PFF confirmed in a statement: "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in Cidade do Futebol. "The game (against Sweden), counting for the qualification pha...

Aug182020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd enter talks with agents of Juventus winger Douglas Costa

Premier League, Seria A

Manchester United have held discussions with Douglas Costa’s representatives as they are looking to sign the Juventus winger. United chiefs are concerned they will not be able to get a deal done for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho this summer and see Costa as a good alternative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus want to offload the Brazilian winger and Douglas Costa’s agents made contact with the Red devils' hierarchy in order to secure a Premier League move for their client. According to Gianluca di Marzio, while speaking to Football Dailly, Manchester United have asked for time to make the final decision. United are concerned by the former Bayern Munich player’s injury record, although they did not dismiss the proposal out of hand. Fo...

Aug112020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal willing to sell Alexandre Lacazette to Juventus in player swap deal

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Juventus are interested in signing Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette this summer window and the London club re open to a player-plus-cash offer, according to reports. Although Lacazette has featured in many games under Mikel Arteta, he has just two years left on his current contract and they have identified him as a player they could use to raise transfer funds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal’s priority this summer has been to wrap up a new deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and once he commits his future to the club, they will shift their attention to offloading Lacazette. According to The Athletic, Juventus are monitoring the French striker and are considering making a move, with the Italian team in need of more goals in their team. ...

Aug82020 by JBNo Comments

Sarri: Juventus are cursed in Champions League

Seria A

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri believes the Italian side are cursed in the Champions League after they were eliminated by Lyon on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Juventus to a 2-1 victory in Turin, but they fell in the last-16 tie on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maurizio Sarri, who is under pressure at the club, said the Serie A champions were cursed in the European competition. "We are out of a competition where we won six out of eight games we played, we drew one and lost one. That means that in eight matches we got 19 points," he told a news conference. "If there were a Champions League table we would be first or second. Instead, we are out. That's why I feel incredibly sad. It makes me...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Maurizio Sarri aims dig at Cristiano Ronaldo after Juventus lose final

Seria A

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri claims Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘lacking sharpness’ after the club's defeat to Napoli in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday. A penalty shootout was needed to conclude the game after it ended goalless in normal time and Napoli ran out 4-2 winners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Paulo Dybala and Danilo missed their spot-kicks, which allowed Napoli head coach Gennaro Gattuso to secure his first major trophy ever as a manager. Meanwhile, the loss makes it the first time Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered consecutive defeats in finals during his club career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Real Madrid forward did not take any penalty in the shootout as he was being held back ...

Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Paulo Dybala confirms transfer talks with Man Utd

Seria A

Paulo Dybala has confirmed there were talks with Manchester United and Tottenham over a transfer move to the Premier League although he didn't want to leave Juve without proving his worth to the club. Dybala has been an important player in Juventus' squad over the last five years but had to play second fiddle to Ronaldo at times last campaign after his arrival from Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cristiano Ronaldo became the majn man in attack in Massimiliano Allegri's starting lineup, while Dybala was shifted to a role out wide, which reduced his effectiveness in attack. The Argentine finished the season with just five goals and four assists in 30 matches, leading to question marks over his future with the Seria A giants. (adsbygo...

Jun52020 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first footballer to earn $1billion

La Liga

Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in the world to earn $1 billion in his career ahead of Lionel Messi. The 33-year-old forward has become only the third sports person to reach the milestone, joining Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather Jr on the list, according to Forbes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo raked in £85million in the last year from his wages and endorsement deals, pushing the Portugal international into billions for career earnings. His annual earnings were actually down nine per cent, after he took a £3.5m cut on his wages due to the coronavirus pandemic at Juventus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, it was still enough for Ronaldo to reach the $1bn mark before his...